Soy promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract
Drinking one cup of soy milk a day can cut a man's risk of prostate cancer by 30 percent. Two drinks reduced the risk by 70 percent. Experts say this is primarily due to a substance that breaks down in the intestines after people eat soy and its products.
The substance blocks the formation of ethyl-hydroxy-testosterone, which has been linked to prostate cancer. It also helps prevent hair loss, which is good news for men who tend to lose their hair.
In addition, compared to meat, beans are rich in protein without cholesterol and are lower in the unlucky fatty acids that are better for your health. Many men cherish their body shape, and the rich protein in beans will give muscle a nutritional boost and enhance fitness.
For both men and women, soy has a few other advantages, experts say:
First and foremost, it's full of carbohydrates that don't raise blood sugar levels.
Second, it has been shown that eating a hypothetical one-third cup (about 240 milliliters) of soy or soy products a day can prevent cardiovascular disease.
Third, soy can promote the growth of favorable bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, which is good for promoting digestion and can prevent rectal cancer.
Fourth, eating more soy can also prevent osteoporosis.
